Day 38 Flashcards
genre
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
What is your favorite movie genre?
action
the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
“he vowed to take tougher action against persistent offenders”
adventure
an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.
“her recent adventures in Italy”
comedy
professional entertainment consisting of jokes and satirical sketches, intended to make an audience laugh
I enjoyed the comedy show last night
romance
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.
“in search of romance”
horror
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
“children screamed in horror”
thriller
a novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionage.
“a tense thriller about a diamond heist that goes badly wrong”
sitcom
a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who carry over from episode to episode
“The Office “ is one of my favorite sitcoms
reality show
a television program in which ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed to be entertaining rather than informative.
“a reality show following young people who are trying to become professional athletes”
game show
a television program in which people compete to win prizes.
“game show contestants”
soap opera
a television or radio drama series dealing typically with daily events in the lives of the same group of characters.
Do you remember the soap opera ‘ All My Children ‘ ?
cartoon
a simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, especially a satirical one in a newspaper or magazine.
“the minister faced a welter of hostile headlines and mocking cartoons”
